MOTO GUZZI NORGE 1200 Manual page 80

CENTRE STAND
Place the vehicle on the side stand, see
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page 60 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).
The springs (3) must not be damaged,
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worn, rusty or weakened.
Ensure that the stand has no play when
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up.
Move the stand and release it, check
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that the springs move it completely back.
The stand should turn smoothly: smear
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the joint with grease, if necessary, see
page 99 (LUBRICANT CHART).
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use and maintenance Norge 1200
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SIDE STAND
Place the vehicle on the centre stand,
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see page 60 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND).
The springs (3) must not be damaged,
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worn, rusty or weakened.
Make sure that the stand has no play in
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either position (extended and retracted).
Lower the stand to make sure the
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springs let it extend completely.
Pull the stand midway up and let go to
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make sure the springs let it retract
completely.
The stand should turn smoothly: smear
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the joint with grease, if necessary, see
page 99 (LUBRICANT CHART).
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The side stand (1) is equipped with a
safety switch (4) that inhibits ignition or
stops the engine whenever a gear is
engaged while the side stand (1) is down.
To determine proper operation of the
safety switch (4), proceed as follows:
Sit astride the vehicle.
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Fold up the side stand (1).
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Start
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(STARTING).
With the throttle twistgrip (5) released
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(Pos. A), let engine idle and pull the
clutch lever (6) fully in.
u Push down the gear shift lever (7) to
engage the first gear.
Lower the side stand (1) to operate the
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safety switch (4).
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the engine, see page 53